Leila Moghadasi
Across Central New York, pets bring joy and comfort to countless families. But for many, the rising cost of veterinary care and a shortage of affordable services make it difficult to give their animals the care they deserve.
The Leadership Classroom (TLC) has brought together grassroots groups that are active in improving the quality of life in their neighborhoods. Through monthly training sessions, TLC teaches the practical skills that help make stronger, more effective neighborhood and grassroots leaders.
Read on to learn about the expertise and passionate commitment amongst our team members as they drive positive change and inspire others in our community.
In the eighth year of its Cortland County Bright Ideas grants program (Bright Ideas), the Central New York Community Foundation distributed $45,000 to nine nonprofit organizations serving residents of Cortland County. Each organization received a $5,000 grant.
The Central New York Community Foundation has promoted six staff members.
Hear from Kevin Bailey, founder of Come Out Central New York, on the importance of bringing LGBTQ+ organizers from across New York together to share ideas, connect and grow as community leaders.
The Central New York Community Foundation is welcoming three new Black Equity & Excellence Fund advisory council members: Karla Hall, Indaria Jones and Reverend DeCarto D. Draper. Jr.
Over her 97 years, Ursula Hubby's generosity and kindness benefited countless Central New Yorkers. Now, her caring spirit carries on through charitable legacy that will continue to help others for generations.
Sitting down to write your own obituary probably doesn’t sound like an ideal way to spend an afternoon. But, after many years of charitable planning, I have found that it can also be the key to unlocking deeper purpose and clarity.
Bellow, a native of Oswego, NY, chose to make the community her lifelong home. Through her legacy fund, Bellow plans to provide support to many groups, all of which reflect the causes most important to her — women, education, community needs and history.